Question

Matthew ran 3/8 mile and then walked 7/10 mile. Which pair of fractions can he use to find how far he went in all? (A 15/40 and 28/40 (B 35/40 and 21/40 (C 35/40 and 37/40 (D 30/80 and 70/80 *Please Help*

Answer 1

Before we could add these numbers, 3/8 and 7/10 need a common denominator. Both 8 and 10 go into 40.

8 goes into 40 five times

3/8= (3*5)/40 = 15/40

10 goes into 40 four times

7/10= (7*4)/40= 28/40

ANSWER: A) 15/40 and 28/40

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Explanation:

Answer 2

Before we could add these numbers, 3/8 and 7/10 need a common denominator. Both 8 and 10 go into 40.

8 goes into 40 five times
3/8= (3*5)/40 = 15/40

10 goes into 40 four times
7/10= (7*4)/40= 28/40

ANSWER: A) 15/40 and 28/40

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